Operations Research Assistant
Core
Support research on consumer financial behavior, knowledge, attitudes, and experiences to improve consumer financial decision-making and evaluate financial education approaches.
Role type
Operations Research Assistant (Contract Contingent)
Builds
Comprehensive research reports, statistical analysis, and field test evaluations for a US government consumer protection agency.
Domain
Consumer finance, behavioral economics, social science research
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Statistical analysis, survey research, sampling, data collection, report writing, Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), project coordination
Preferred skills
Data analytic tools, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, knowledge management, complex problem resolution
Responsibilities
Conduct in-depth research using focus groups, surveys, and interviews; compile research into comprehensive reports; support field tests of new educational tools and strategies; analyze project effectiveness to support team reporting.
Seniority
Junior, support role